News

How to classify your hair with FIA system?

Being knowledgeable of your hair type is a good start to knowing how to take care of your hair.

“I got a haircut and was told it's Fia 2C. I want to learn more about it and so I can identify the curl patterns of those around me (cuz I'm a nut like that I guess!)”

Here I am introducing to you the FIA hair classification system.

FIRST CLASSIFIER: Curliness1. The straight ones1a - stick straight1b - straight but with a slight body wave, just enough to add some volume, doesn't look wavy 1c - straight with body wave and one or two visible S-waves (e.g. nape of neck or temples)

Thin strands that sometimes are almost translucent when held up to the light. Shed strands canbe hard to see even against a contrasting background; similar to hair found on many people ofScandinavian descent. You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger.Fine hair is difficult to feel or it feels like an ultra-fine strand of silk.

M

Medium

Strands are neither fine nor coarse; similar to hair found on many Caucasians. You can also tryrolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Medium hair feels like a cotton thread.You can feel it, but it isn't stiff or rough. It is neither fine nor coarse.

C

Coarse

Thick strands whose shed strands usually are easily identified against most backgrounds;similar to hair found on many people of Asian or Native American descent. You can also tryrolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Coarse hair feels hard and wiry.As you roll it back and forth, you may hear it.

Put your hair in a ponytail with as much hair as possible in it. Don't bother with the way it looks. Measure the circumference of the ponytail. If you have bangs and/or you can't get all of your hair in there adjust according to how much of your hair you have measured.